The Union Ministry of Culture has allocated Rs 2.80 crores to the Raipur circle of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for conservation of protected monuments in Chhattisgarh during 2016-17, officials informed.
The conservation work of the protected monuments including temples and forts is a continuous process wherein the essential repair work of them is attended regularly as per availability of resources, they informed
Due to regular care, the protected monuments are in a good state of preservation and not in dilapidated condition, officials informed.
The contributions can be made for deposit of funds under the National Cultural Fund (NCF) which are utilized for conservation of protected monuments. The donor can select the monument as per his choice and contributions under the NCF are tax free, officials informed. The protection and conservation of monuments is under the Concurrent list wherein State Governments can also formulate requisite laws, they stated.